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Tsuba with design of Plum tree (raised rim)

MediumIron
Dimensions2 7/8 x 2 5/8 inches (7.3 x 6.7 cm)
CultureJapan
ClassificationsArmor
Credit LineMemorial gift from the Estate of Charles W. Hay, Class of 1925
Terms
  • Decorative Arts
  • Sword accessories
  • Iron
  • Flowers
  • Plant-derived motifs
  • Plum blossoms
  • Plum trees
  • Japanese
Object number73.005.075
Collections
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